Kidney — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkid-nē/ kid·ney

Meaning & Definition of Kidney

Kidney (noun)

  1. one of a pair of vertebrate organs situated in the body cavity near the spinal column that excrete waste products of metabolism, in humans are bean-shaped organs about 4½ inches (11½ centimeters) long lying behind the peritoneum in a mass of fatty tissue, and consist chiefly of nephrons by which urine is secreted, collected, and discharged into a main cavity from which it is conveyed by the ureter to the bladder
  2. any of various excretory organs of invertebrate animals
  3. the kidney of an animal eaten as food

Kidney (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common

    "her new boyfriend is of a different kidney than what she usually dates"

    similar: breed, class, description, feather, genre, ilk, kind, like, manner, nature, order, sort, species, strain, stripe, type, variety
    related: model, sample, specimen, bracket, bunch, category, division, family, grade, group, grouping, lot, persuasion, rank(s), set, suite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kidney

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kidney:

breed, class, description, feather, genre, ilk, kind, like, manner, nature, order, sort, species, strain, stripe, type, variety

Related Words for Kidney

model, sample, specimen, bracket, bunch, category, division, family, grade, group, grouping, lot, persuasion, rank(s), set, suite

Word Forms of Kidney

Inflections: kidneys

Origin & Etymology of Kidney

Middle English

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Kidney

Words & Phrases Containing Kidney

kidney bean, kidney stone, polycystic kidney disease

Frequently Asked Questions about Kidney

What does "Kidney" mean?

"Kidney" means one of a pair of vertebrate organs situated in the body cavity near the spinal column that excrete waste products of metabolism, in humans are bean-shaped organs about 4½ inches (11½ centimeters) long lying behind the peritoneum in a mass of fatty tissue, and consist chiefly of nephrons by which urine is secreted, collected, and discharged into a main cavity from which it is conveyed by the ureter to the bladder. As a noun, it is defined as: one of a pair of vertebrate organs situated in the body cavity near the spinal column that excrete waste products of metabolism, in humans are bean-shaped organs about 4½ inches (11½ centimeters) long lying behind the peritoneum in a mass of fatty tissue, and consist chiefly of nephrons by which urine is secreted, collected, and discharged into a main cavity from which it is conveyed by the ureter to the bladder.

What is another word for "Kidney"?

Other words for "Kidney" include breed, class, description, feather, genre, ilk, kind and like. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kidney" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kidney"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kidney". Common alternatives include breed, class, description, feather, genre, ilk, kind, like, manner and nature.

How do you use "Kidney" in a sentence?

Examples of "Kidney" in a sentence: "her new boyfriend is of a different kidney than what she usually dates".

Is "Kidney" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Kidney" is a noun.

Is "Kidney" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Kidney" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Kidney"?

"Kidney" is pronounced /ˈkid-nē/ and divided into syllables as kid·ney.

What is the origin of the word "Kidney"?

"Kidney" comes from Middle English. First known use: 14th century.